How to pronounce dissuasive
Say it like dih-SWAY-ziv. Dissuasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- dih
- SWAY
- ziv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissuasive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dissuasive
American and British speakers say dissuasive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SWAY-ziv.
What does dissuasive mean?
- Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
- That which dissuades; a disincentive.
Where does dissuasive come from?
From Middle French dissuasif.
Words that rhyme with dissuasive
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Questions about saying dissuasive
How do you pronounce dissuasive?
Say dih-SWAY-ziv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissuasive?
Dissuasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: dih · SWAY · ziv.
Do Americans and Brits say dissuasive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.